Community Focused
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
Recognition Events
Scholarships
Community Grants
Foundation News
- From struggling student to school leader
by Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American on September 17, 2026 at 11:45 amLong before Dr. Demetrius Adams became the principal of Hazelwood West High School, he was a student struggling to read and wondering whether he could keep up with his classmates. Adams had an individualized education plan and said St. Louis Public Schools educators described his academic challenges as a “severe learning disability.” But after entering The post From struggling student to school leader appeared first on St. Louis American.
- McClure makes learning a lifelong mission
by Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on September 10, 2026 at 12:25 pmRichard “Rich” McClure has spent a lifetime learning to appreciate the value of learning — not just for young people, but for himself as well. […]
- A calling, not a contract
by Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American on September 3, 2026 at 10:47 amWhen floodwaters damaged a Jennings School District building and a cyberattack targeted the district’s network, Superintendent Dr. Paula Knight had […]
- Cardinal Ritter helped shape her. Now she shapes itby Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on August 27, 2026 at 11:00 am
- Armstead, Knight, McClure lead Salute honoreesby Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on August 21, 2026 at 9:30 pm
- A night for the new guard shaping our regionby Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American on May 22, 2026 at 6:57 pm
- 2026 Salute to Young Leaders Awards by Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on May 21, 2026 at 1:00 am
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.